Mara Ever wondered what those little brown spots are that are often found on the lip? Many refer to them as a freckle but the medical term is melanotic macules. Simple cryosurgical treatment of the oral melanotic macule Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontics Spot the Dot! Growths on the lips are not too common. Clinically, this was consistent with a labial melanotic macule (aka freckle on the lip). These are benign growths which can be COM Dec. 2011 Diagnosis UW School of Dentistry